Public Health Program Manager II (RN) (Vacancy)

City of Columbus•Varies by position, OH

About The Position

Under direction, this position will have the primary responsibility of managing the HAI response team within the Office of Infectious Disease Prevention and Response (IDPR). This will include leading the response team’s assignments and activities overseeing infectious disease and outbreak investigations within healthcare settings. This position will also be an infection control program Subject Matter Expert (SME) for long-term care facilities. Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

Possession of a valid State of Ohio license as a registered nurse or a valid Temporary Permit to practice nursing issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing
Three (3) years of experience conducting or managing public health services or educational programming

Nice To Haves

Healthcare provider CPR completion required either prior to or within three months of hire
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Master’s in Public Health (MPH) degree preferred
Current infection control program coordination and implementation in healthcare settings highly preferred
Current CIC or LTC CIP are highly preferred
Employee should be detail-oriented and demonstrate excellent telephone and person-to-person communication skills as well as computer program proficiency
Experience with infectious disease investigations and epidemiology principles highly preferred
Position must adhere to the CPH policy regarding the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine

Responsibilities

Manages the daily operations of a health care program or service that involves direct or indirect patient care
Supervises nursing and other program staff to include signing performance evaluations, approving leave requests, and recommending disciplinary action
Promotes, establishes, or expands health care services throughout the community
Performs fully skilled professional nursing work
Serves as a nursing resource in clinical and field situations
Researches budget needs and prepares applications to funding agencies and assists in securing funding for programs and projects
Determines priorities; develops and implements policies and procedures to efficiently and effectively accomplish program objectives
Responds to health-related questions and serves as a department representative on boards and committees in the community
Evaluates program, assures compliance to standards and requirements, and recommends changes to services, materials, or operations
Prepares reports detailing activities, facilities, and funding for assigned program
Responds to and provides leadership for public health emergencies and significant events
May be assigned to serve as a member of an Incident Command System (ICS) Team, or a similar public health response team which may include the conduct of operations on a 24/7 basis at remote locations. Assignment may include serving as a department and/or community incident commander or on the incident command team.